There
are three different types of planetary movement in the Natal (birth) Astrology
Chart.
The
applying movement is when the planets are moving together to form an aspect (unless
in retrograde), the faster moving planet is behind the slower moving planet. An example of this would be Mars 19 degree Aries and Saturn 20 degrees
Aries. Mars moves faster than Saturn and
is approaching Saturn and will eventually meet up with Saturn.
The
separating movement is when the planets are moving away from one another. Using the same planets with Mars at 20 degree
Aries and Saturn now at 19 degrees Aries, Mars once again is moving quicker
than Saturn and is now moving away from Saturn.
Finally
there are stationary aspects. The planets
that have been in retrograde motion or forward motion at some point appear to
be motionless before moving forward or backward in the opposite direction.
Today,
we are going to specifically focus on the applying and separating aspects in
the Natal Chart.
Even
when a Planet is retrograde at birth, it will either be forming an aspect with
another planet or separating from an aspect to another planet. The closer
the degree is to making an exact aspect, the stronger its energies influence us
in our lives.
There
may be some planets that do not be making an aspect but this is rare. This is known as a unaspected planet.
There
are varying types of aspects in Astrology. The major aspects (sextile,
trine, conjunction, inconjunct, square or opposition) are very powerful in the
natal chart.
There
are Astrologers that have noted that a separating aspect deals with past events
or if you like, they represent finished business. Separating aspects have
already been dealt with and will eventually fade over time as the aspect
continues to separate. Some Astrologers believe that the acknowledgement
and correction took place before birth, and we have already made adjustments to
overcome whatever the aspect between the two planets describes. The
degrees that separate the planets describe how powerful that aspect is in the
chart. The closer the aspects the more powerful its energies are. A separating aspect represents perhaps one of
the last things that were set in motion in a previous lifetime, but obviously
this is speculative depending on whether or not one believes in the possibility
of reincarnation.
Astrologers
understand the significance of applying and separating aspects and will define
its intensity and help delineate the meaning of any particular influence in the
Birth Chart when this is part of the delineation process.
When
planets are applying, it is understood that the faster moving planet is moving
towards the slower moving planet and suggests unfinished business that will
have to be dealt with during the course of this lifetime. Once again, the
closer the aspect is to being direct by degree, the more apparent and pressing
the energies of the planets involved. We have come into this life to
address the energies. Only then can we come to terms with whatever the
planets and aspects suggest.
The
applying aspects become stronger as time passes and the energies will intensify.
They push us in directions that will assist us in dealing with the energies
represented by these two planetary energies and the aspect they are making.
These conditions are dealt with after birth.
Applying
aspects are suggestive of future endeavours that should be approached and dealt
with. This is not to say that all aspects between planets are
challenging-- far from it. You have to take into consideration the
planets involved and decipher how well they work together and what aspects are
involved before making a judgement call on how the energies will affect us.
Remember
the tighter the aspect, the more significant its influence in our lives.
For
example, a conjunction between Mars and Pluto is a very strong aspect, but if
these planets are separating from one another and are out by 8 degrees compared
to an aspect of let’s say Venus conjunct the Sun, (which is a much softer
aspect) which is applying and only out by 23 minutes. The latter aspect would have a far greater
influence in this individual’s life than the aspect between Mars and Pluto.
It is
important to weigh out the aspects and recognize whether the aspect is applying
or separating when deciphering the energies contained within a Natal chart and
how great the impact will be.
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Hello, the meaning of the application and separative aspect, in a synastry table, is the same?
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